PREVIEW: KELELA, LAFAWNDAH AT THE MIDDLE EAST (11/11)

Catch Kelela as she brings her personal brand of black excellence to the Middle East Downstairs on 11/11.

No More “Heavy Hearts” After New Save Ends Single

Boston pop-punkers Save Ends release single “Heavy Hearts” ahead of their 10/13 album, then answer a few questions about their own hearts.

PREVIEW: Together Grooves Into Its Eighth Year

The cornerstone of Boston’s expanding dance scene returns for its eighth year.

PHOTOS: Vundabar, Horse Jumper of Love & Mini Dresses [Mid East Downstairs 4/8]

Check some photos from Vundabar, Horse Jumper of Love and Mini Dresses at our show with Coach & Sons Olde Time Family Booking at the Middle East Downstairs!

Boston Music Awards 2016 Nominees

The Boston Music Awards have announced the nominees for 2016, including Allston Pudding for Best Music Blog. Check out all the nominees here.

Tales from Tour: Bat Sh*t Crazy

By Jennifer Usovicz So after disappointing your dad (again) on Father’s Day, fill the void by seeing your fave local basement bands. But get this, they are growing up and moving on to cooler joints like the Middle East Upstairs. June 19th, (this Sunday) Bat House returns to Boston from their tour adventures across the […]

REVIEW: Two Nights of Girlpool at the Middle East

Review by Jenny Usovicz Photos by Christine Varriale There were many familiar faces at the Girlpool shows October 5 and October 6 at the Middle East in Cambridge, advice both in the crowd and on stage, purchase considering that opening acts IAN (10/5) and Gracie (10/6) are locals. I used to work with Gracie drummer […]